John David Byrd, Jr., age 79, of Conover, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 13, 2022. He was born on Saturday, February 13, 1943 in High Point, NC to the late John David Byrd, Sr. and Annie Richardson Byrd.
John served valiantly in Vietnam and was a generous and kind soul. He often donated to wildlife and veteran charities. He currently rests in God’s arms, enjoying the company of the many pets he raised in the past.
Those left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 53 years, Shirley Byrd; son, Jeffrey Byrd; sister, Sarah Frith; and the loves of his life, grandchildren, Ava Byrd and Jacob Byrd and his pet dog.
A celebration of life service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at Tri-City Baptist Church, 1409 NC-16, Conover, NC 28613 with Dr. Hampton Drum officiating.
The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1-1:45pm at Tri-City Baptist Church.
Burial will be held at 2pm on Monday, August 22, 2022 at Floral Garden Park Cemetery, 1730 W English Rd, High Point, NC 27262 with Military Honors.
Condolences may be sent to the Byrd family at www.drumfh-conover.com
The Byrd family has entrusted funeral arrangements to Drum Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Conover, NC.
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